Pawn Jewelry- Two stone dangle pendant

Navajo handcrafted pendant. This unique design features a oval turquosie stone with a loop for a chain and a dangle tear drop shaped stone below. The simple design has silver stamped elements at the top of the dangle stone.It comes with a 18" silver chain.

It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the Navajo culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise (stabilized)

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

measurements: 1-3/4 x 3/8"